Located in Dorchester center, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts. The individual rooms at Westwood are elegantly furnished, and each has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Generous, award-winning full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright conservatory dining room. Light continental options, vegetarian breakfasts and specialty teas are also available. The Westwood House guest house is located on an elegant Georgian street, just a few minutes’ walk from Dorchester’s shops and restaurants. Dorset’s scenic countryside can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish


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Phoebe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly and chatty staff, very comfortable bed, lovely breakfast!
Charles
United States United States
For personal pleasure travel, we have stayed at B&B's and Inns all over the world. Westwood House ranks among our very favorite. This was actually our second stay at Westwood House since we have friends who live in Dorset, On each of our stays we...
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfy room. Additional sofa good. Excellent breakfast, amongst the best!
Susan
United States United States
The owners of this place are awesome! So friendly, great great bfasts! Locations right in center of town. Just walked a block to a parking lot to catch or van x touring Dorset county. Restaurants, shopping near by. Wish we had more time to...
Celia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was very central and near to the museum and main street. The room was very spacious and comfortable and warm, with a huge bed, two small armchairs and a separate desk and table. There was a large bathroom with shower and fluffy...
Mohammad
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
I recently stayed at this lovely hotel, and I couldn’t have been more impressed. From the moment I arrived, the host was incredibly welcoming and kind, making me feel right at home. Their warmth and hospitality truly set the tone for a fantastic...
Hutchison
Canada Canada
Exactly as described. Very comfortable room and central to Dorchester
Megan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Karl was a perfect host, friendly and offering recommendations! He couldn’t do enough for us. The offer of a bacon sandwich on a hangover was much appreciated! The breakfast we had on the first morning was gorgeous and we could see his partner...
Chelsea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We couldn’t have asked for a better stay! Karl and Jocelyn were the most generous and welcoming hosts, and they genuinely couldn’t do enough for us from the moment we arrived. The B&B itself was beautifully clean, spacious and comfortable, with...
Pannadda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Karl and his wife were lovely! The breakfast was delicious! The location is also great. The beds were big and comfortable!

Host Info

10
Host Review Score
CLEAN, SAFE AND CAREFUL The health, safety and comfort of our guests has always been at the forefront of everything we stand for at Westwood House. Westwood House has implemented extra cleaning and dis-infecting protocols, utilising anti-bacterial and anti-viral cleaning products (compliant with BS EN 1276 certification which kills 99.999% of germs), with extra attention paid to high touch areas, such as TV remotes, light switches etc. Social Distancing measures will be implemented. Full details of our cleaning protocols are available on our page. We have an ideal location being centrally situated in the historic county town of Dorchester, which is superbly located for exploring Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Westwood House is an attractive, Georgian Town House, built in 1815 by Lord Ilchesters builders, for a Solicitor and his family. Converted to a town house guest house and personally run by resident owners Karl and Jocelyn the accommodation offers a comfortable, informal, non-smoking environment for the business or leisure visitor during their stay in Dorchester. The guest accommodation comprises of five ensuite bedrooms all individually styled and furnished to give a high level of comfort. All are well equipped with modern facilities, including freeview televisions, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi. A variety of restaurants, pubs and cafes are only a short stroll away from the house, as are many local attractions, beaches and shops. We look forward to welcoming you to Westwood House soon.
Dorchester is the County Town of Dorset and has a fascinating history, from the Bronze Age and Roman settlement to the lovely market town it is today. Places of historical interest include the home of the novelist Thomas Hardy, Maiden Castle Hill Fort, and the Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre. Its many attractions include the bustling shopping precinct, museums, restaurants, cafes and inns. There are cycle routes, footpaths, golf courses, and many other activities to enjoy nearby.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Westwood House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property does not have a elevator or ground floor rooms.

Please note that early or late check in requests can only be arranged prior to arrangement.

Please inform Westwood House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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